News Vaccine-hesitant Washingtonians open up about their fears Most attention goes to the committed anti-vaccine crowd but a quarter of those unvaccinated come from a more politically, racially diverse group. by Levi Pulkkinen / September 1, 2021
News Will enough Seattle workers return to commuting by bus? Those who have been working from home during the pandemic have a decision to make, and it will have a profound impact on public transit in the region. by Lizz Giordano / June 8, 2021
Politics Prescription prices could push Washington state into the drug business Responding to federal inaction on pharmaceutical costs, lawmakers appear poised to give the state broad authority to buy or make generic drugs. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / March 5, 2021
Politics WA lawmakers look to fix climate while solving the housing crisis Efforts to expand the state’s green building rules would, among other things, phase out gas heat and appliances in most homes and businesses. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 19, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m., Feb. 21
News Making Seattle safer for walking and cycling is proving difficult A so-called Vision Zero city, Seattle has a lofty goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The city has averaged about 20 deaths a year over the past decade. by Lizz Giordano / August 17, 2021
Environment The key to living with wildfire smoke? Preparation Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 29, 2021
News Why six small WA cities left thousands in federal relief unclaimed Politics were not a factor in refusing federal money, officials from the cities say. by Lizz Giordano / March 28, 2022
News Fraudsters convicted for selling spoiled, tainted food to discount grocers Facing a federal judge in Seattle, Randy Sparks and Dexter Jorgensen put themselves forward as heroes in the fight against food waste. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 19, 2019
Politics Youth suicides are up in WA. Can the state help? In the two-plus decade since teen suicide prevention made a major impact a new wave of deaths is prompting new approaches to the problem. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 8, 2019
Investigations A new WA law may not cure hospital staff shortages, nurses say Local committees will still set nurse/patient ratios amid new state oversight, but workers argue the current complaint system falls short. by Lizz Giordano / May 25, 2023